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"A really practical solution for a business trip. Bedroom and bathroom room size was snug -layout could have been easier (ie desk and chair so close to end of bed it made using it and moving around a bit tricky. However, this must have been their smallest room with bigger available.Staff super fr..."

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" We had a 2 night stay prior to leaving for home. This property served our needs very well, easy access to the airport, and with the 747 bus a quick and inexpensive hop into the city. The have a real nice buffet breakfast and the bar is quite relaxing."

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"Perfect location, beautiful rooms, extremely friendly staff . The pictures do not do it justice! The room has nice little features too like an umbrella, iron and full ironing board, a teapot and little sitting area! Will definitely be back. "

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"This hotel is in the center of it all. Walk out the door and you can experience Dublin at every corner and turn. Rooms were very nice and clean however lights had connection issue, door jammed a bit when closing, elevator was down and the bed was slanted, your paying for location and in a foreign..."

Top Dublin neighbourhoods

Croke Park

Gaelic Games and Rugby Union fans feel at home in Croke Park – home to Dublin’s famous sporting stadium. If you fancy a bird’s eye view, head to the Skyline walkway for incredible vistas across th…

Gaelic Games and Rugby Union fans feel at home in Croke Park – home to Dublin’s famous sporting stadium. If you fancy a bird’s eye view, head to the Skyline walkway for incredible vistas across the city. Back on the ground, the stadium’s museum offers exhibits on the history of Ireland’s national sports. If you fancy peace away from urban life, nearby Griffith Park is a pleasing place for a stroll.

Dun Laoghaire

South of Dublin, the authentic seaside town of Dun Laoghaire springs up from the Irish Sea. If you fancy some time among Irish maritime life, this welcoming town is a great choice. Home to cultura…

South of Dublin, the authentic seaside town of Dun Laoghaire springs up from the Irish Sea. If you fancy some time among Irish maritime life, this welcoming town is a great choice. Home to cultural attractions like the James Joyce Museum, Shackelton Exhibition, and National Maritime Museum, the best way to soak up this historic place is on foot - look out for elegant harbor-side monuments, like the Victoria Fountain.

City Centre Dublin

The old and new vie for your attention in Dublin. History lovers have to see Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to the 13th Century, while the Book of Kells at Trinity College Library is one …

The old and new vie for your attention in Dublin. History lovers have to see Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to the 13th Century, while the Book of Kells at Trinity College Library is one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Shopaholics will relish Grafton Street, while St Stephen's Green is a great chill-out spot. When it comes to eating, drinking and being merry, Temple Bar's nightspots can't be beaten.

Ballsbridge

One of Dublin's leafiest and most idyllic areas, Ballsbridge is lovely to wander around on a sunny day. The pubs alongside the Grand Canal are the perfect places to while away the hours, and you c…

One of Dublin's leafiest and most idyllic areas, Ballsbridge is lovely to wander around on a sunny day. The pubs alongside the Grand Canal are the perfect places to while away the hours, and you can also go for an amble in Herbert Park. If you're in the mood for a longer stroll, head over to Sandymount Strand, a sandy beach famous for featuring in James Joyce's classic novel Ulysses.

Dublin City West

There's one major reason why Dublin City West's a place of pilgrimage for people the world over: it's where you can find the Guinness St James's Gate Brewery. Fans of the drink will love the Guinn…

There's one major reason why Dublin City West's a place of pilgrimage for people the world over: it's where you can find the Guinness St James's Gate Brewery. Fans of the drink will love the Guinness Storehouse exhibition, while another tipple-related tour can be enjoyed at the Old Jameson Distillery. A further iconic landmark of the area is St Patrick's Cathedral, gothic resting place of Gulliver's Travels author Jonathan Swift.

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The old and new jostle for attention in Ireland’s capital, with grand Georgian architecture and striking steel monuments standing side by side in the compact city center. There are lush, green parks dotted between modern shopping centers, and ancient attractions at almost every turn. There’s plenty of craic to be had from the city’s exciting nightlife too, and you can sip on a pint of the black stuff and enjoy banter with the ever-so welcoming locals or throw shapes on a dance floor until the early hours.

Things to see

The oldest college in Dublin, Trinity College is an expansive complex of buildings which occupies over 40 acres in the city. The looming bell tower dominates the main central square, while the West Front’s pedimented porch is an iconic site. It’s here you can see one of Ireland greatest gems, the Book of Kells, as well as follow in the footsteps of the college’s famous alumni, including Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, as you tour the bustling campus grounds. Standing tall and proud on its Viking foundations, Dublin Castle is the beating heart of the historic district and its stone-built round tower date back to the 13th Century. Now the residence of the Irish Government, tours of the expansive grounds are a must for history buffs. A trip to family-friendly St Stephen's Green is a must on a nice day – as you enter through the Romanesque Fusiliers’ Arch, you’ll be meet by perfectly preened hecters of lush parkland. For buzzing nightlife, Temple Bar’s cobbled streets are bursting at the seams with pubs and clubs.

Hotels in Dublin

For a small city, Dublin’s managed to cram in plenty of places to stay. If you want to surround yourself in opulence, there are a handful of luxury, five-star Dublin hotels offering butler-like service, sumptuous afternoon teas and beds so comfy you’ll feel like you’re floating. A wealth of mid-range options can be found in every corner of the city offering convenient amenities like satellite television and WiFi as well as boutique residents ideal for romantic breaks. Budget-friendly hotels are plentiful too.

Where to stay

A stay in the city center is very convenient, and you’ll find many of Dublin’s top attractions within ambling distance of your central hotel. On the north side of the River Liffey, O'Connell Street’s shops beckon while the South bank is home to the likes of St. Stephen's Green, Grafton Street, Trinity College, and Christ Church. Leafy Ballsbridge – Sandymount is another popular base, and you’ll find hotels dotted along the Grand Canal offering water views. This area’s good for families too, with Herbert Park just a short stroll from many on the area’s hotels. Dublin City West is packed with must-see sites such as the Guinness Storehouse, St James's Gate Brewery, Old Jameson Distillery and the gothic St Patrick's Cathedral and a very convenient place to make your own during stay.

How to get to

Dublin Airport is a popular arrival point for international travelers, and there are bus services from here to the city center throughout the day. Depending on traffic, the trip can take anywhere between 25 minutes and an hour. Dun Laoghaire Harbor sees ferry services arrive from Wales and England, and is located 6 miles south of the city center. Dublin has two main railway stations, with Heuston connecting the city with the west and south on the country and Connolly serving in the southeast and east coast as well as the likes of Belfast in Northern Ireland.